Nosebleedcity: How To Get Your Teeth Their Whitest On Any Budget

I recently moved to a new state and had to find a new dentist. When I did, I ended up choosing a dentist who was one of the providers listed on my health insurance. I, like so many of us, assumed the dentist would be competent. Why? Because he was listed with my insurance coverage and they make sure their providers are board certified and have the necessary skills to do a good job. Did I do additional checking? Again, like so many of us, I didn't. I guess part of my reasoning was that all dentists are basically good at what they do, right? I mean, it's dentistry, not brain surgery. So why waste my valuable time digging into his background?

All I can say at this point is-I'll never make that mistake again.

On my second visit, I experienced a bad reaction to the numbing agent. Whether this was preventable, a mistake on the dentist's part, or just bad luck, I don't know.

But here's what bugs me the most.

My dogs had received their yearly injections a couple of days before my dental appointment. The day after their visit, the vet's office called to see how they were doing. I was surprised by the call. I mean, who expects their vet to check up on their animals? Needless to say, I was pleased at the vet's obvious care for her patients.

Did my dentist or his office personnel ever check up on me after my bad experience? Nope. Not a call. In fact, when I called them the next day to say I'd be changing dentists and why, they weren't sympathetic or apologetic at all. A couple of days later when I picked up my file and x-rays, the dentist looked me straight in the eye and never said a word about my unpleasant experience. Nada. Nothing.

My question is this...has our society gone to the dogs? Do vets care more about their patients than our dental profession cares about people? Obviously, in my recent experiences, the vet did. But I'm holding on to the hope that this was one rare, out-of-the-ordinary occurrence. I'm holding on to my belief that most of the dental profession really care about their patients. (My belief was later confirmed.)

Still, I'm taking no chances in choosing my next dentist.

Although implementing the following steps can't guarantee that a dentist is competent or that he/she won't make a mistake, keeping these suggestions in mind can help steer a person toward making the right dental choice. (By the way, my new dentist passed each of these steps with flying colors.)

When choosing a new dentist, do the following:

1. Choose a dentist who is a member of ADA (American Dental Association). Members have to meet a specified level of competence and ongoing training.

2. Try getting a friend's recommendation for a dentist. Their experiences are invaluable tools in determining a dentist's qualifications.

3. Ask for the dentist's experience in terms of education and years in practice.

4. Is the dental office clean? Does everyone wear sterile gloves?

5. Are the people in his office friendly and ready to answer questions?

6. Was the dentist friendly and cared enough to speak directly to you?

7. Does the dentist perform other functions during his initial examination? A good dentist doesn't check only your teeth. He or she should examine the gums, the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, and more.

8. Does the dentist, and not his employees, explain your condition and treatment options available to you?

Following these simple guidelines can save hours of regret and pain. As I said before, everyone makes mistakes, but I know one thing. I won't be making the same mistake again.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

How To Get Your Teeth Their Whitest On Any Budget

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